Lionel Messi dreams of Champions League win at Paris St-Germain
Lionel Messi said he dreams of winning the Champions League once more after joining Paris St-Germain, adding: “I think we have the team to do it here.” The Argentina captain,…
Brazil’s Bolsonaro defeated over printed ballot proposal
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has suffered a defeat in Congress, after his plan to change the current electronic voting system in elections to one with a paper trail failed. The…
Hackers steal $600m in major cryptocurrency heist
Hackers have stolen some $600m (£433m) in what appears to be one the largest cryptocurrency heists ever. Blockchain site Poly Network said hackers had exploited a vulnerability in its system…
Instagram launches ‘limits’ to hide abusive messages
Instagram has announced new features designed to restrict abusive messages during “sudden spikes”. Its new “limits” feature automatically hides comments and messages from people who do not follow – or…
Johnny Depp’s film festival awards insulting, domestic abuse charities say
Leading domestic abuse charities have criticized two major European film festivals for deciding to honour Johnny Depp at their forthcoming events. Depp, who lost a libel case last year over…
Algeria forest fires: At least 65 people killed as fires spread
Wildfires tearing through northern Algeria have now killed at least 65 people, including 28 soldiers deployed to help the firefighters. The blazes in the mountainous Kabylie region are some of…
Briton suspected of spying for Russia arrested in Germany
A British man has been arrested in Germany on suspicion of spying for Russia. German federal prosecutors said the man – named only as David S – worked at the…
Afghanistan war: Army chief replaced as Taliban seize more cities
Afghanistan has replaced its army chief, as Taliban militants continue to make rapid advances. The insurgents have now taken control of nine of the 34 provincial capitals. In their latest…
Afghanistan war: Taliban back brutal rule as they strike for power
The Taliban fighters we meet are stationed just 30 minutes from one of Afghanistan’s largest cities, Mazar-i-Sharif. The “ghanimat” or spoils of war they’re showing off include a Humvee, two…
I Am Legend screenwriter dismisses anti-vax claims based on film’s plot
One of the writers of the sci-fi film I Am Legend has clarified its fictional nature amid rumours Covid-19 vaccines would turn people into zombies. The 2007 film, starring Will…